PD Notes: Wellness at Work!

Photo credit: Rebecca Krieger

Today a bunch of us adults at Belmont came together for a second workshop in a pilot self-care lunchtime series provided by several members of the mental health team in collaboration with the library.  Mindful coloring, led by Mr. Morgan, helped us destress, re-focus, and connect in the middle of the workday.  Refreshing! --Jessica Fenster-Sparber

Guest Post: Zine Project in ELA Class

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Photo credit: Ms. Ernyey

Photo credit: Ms. Ernyey

This month ELA students in NSD at Belmont embarked on a zine project.  This project was a creative way for students to express themselves through expository, narrative, informative, and persuasive writing using descriptive language.  Students sharpened their writing skills by moving through the writing process (drafting, editing, revising, and publishing.)  The final products were single-sheet zines comprised of appropriate content the author felt a personal connection to.  The writing was assessed on criteria outlined in a rubric.—Jessica Ernyey, ELA Teacher